Children’s Institute board member Lyn Hennion spoke with KOBI-TV on the importance of early childhood. Ninety percent of a child’s brain is developed before they enter kindergarten, yet Oregon lacks an early childhood system to ensure that every child gets what they need to thrive early in life. In this interview, Lyn discusses the importance of ensuring all children are prepared for kindergarten and the impact of adverse childhood experiences on brain development.
Key Findings from the Oregon Early Childhood Health Summit, Report
A new report from Children’s Institute and Trauma Informed Oregon shares key findings from the 2024 Oregon Early Childhood Summit on social-emotional health.